Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 3.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 3.08 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 74.8% on the previous year and up 410.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 52.7 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -7.58 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 138th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 47.53 % change on previous year | +172.4% |
| 1993 | 52.7 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 1994 | 21.83 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 1995 | 25.01 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1996 | -4.01 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1997 | 0.3972 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 1998 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +1761.4% |
| 1999 | 8.34 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 0.3108 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 2001 | 19.76 % change on previous year | +6256.5% |
| 2002 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2003 | 34.36 % change on previous year | +394.7% |
| 2004 | 31.43 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 30.09 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 37.03 % change on previous year | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 35.02 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 28.81 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2009 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 2010 | 28.74 % change on previous year | -1881.8% |
| 2011 | 48.81 % change on previous year | +69.9% |
| 2012 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2013 | 8.4 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 2014 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2015 | -0.992 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2016 | -7.4 % change on previous year | +645.8% |
| 2017 | 0.2623 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 2018 | 11.51 % change on previous year | +4286.8% |
| 2019 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2020 | -7.58 % change on previous year | -386.9% |
| 2021 | 17.01 % change on previous year | -324.3% |
| 2022 | 33.27 % change on previous year | +95.6% |
| 2023 | 15.82 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2024 | 12.21 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2025 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
Tanzania, United Republic of compared with similar countries
- Tanzania, United Republic of's 3.08 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.32 % change on previous year, 37% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tanzania, United Republic of's 3.08 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 % change on previous year, 41% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +6256.5% | 0.3108 % change on previous year | 19.76 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +4286.8% | 0.2623 % change on previous year | 11.51 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +1881.8% | -1.61 % change on previous year | 28.74 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +1761.4% | 0.3972 % change on previous year | 7.39 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.63 % change on previous year | -4.01 % change on previous year | 52.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.21 % change on previous year | -1.61 % change on previous year | 37.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.32 % change on previous year | -7.4 % change on previous year | 48.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.3 % change on previous year | -7.58 % change on previous year | 33.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania, United Republic of
- 135 Portugal 3.2 % change on previous year compare
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- 139 Namibia 3.01 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.67 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.26 million BoP, current US$ (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0609 BoP, current US$ per person (2003)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.72 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 25.05 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -14.24 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tanzania, United Republic of was 3.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 52.7 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.58 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 138th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 410.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.